The Age of Bede Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How did Brendan's traveling party arrive at the next island? (from Chapter 5, The Voyage of Saint Brendan)

A fair wind sprang up and saved them from being overtaxed by the effort of rowing.

They rowed vigorously for 40 days.

They were carried by angels after winds had died.

They were carried on the back of a whale.

2.

After the death of Benedict, how many years does the anonymous author credit Ceolfrith with presiding over both monasteries simultaneously? (from Chapter 4, The Anonymous History of Abbot Ceolfrith)

8.

16.

27.

12.

3.

What did the anonymous writer record that Brendan claimed they reached as they walked toward the furthest shore of their landing? (from Chapter 5, The Voyage of Saint Brendan)

A river that ran from east to west.

A man with an aura of shining light.

A dog that led them to their provisions.

The Pearl of Great Price.

4.

What did Bede report Benedict brought back to Britain after his third trip to Rome? (from Chapter 3, Bede, Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow)

A cantor named John who introduced the order of chanting and singing the Psalms to Britain.

Scholars who were trained in the interpretation of Scripture.

Icons from the tombs of saints to aid in the performance of miracles.

A large number of books on all branches of sacred knowledge.

5.

What was Wilfrid's destination when he left his home, according to Stephanus? (from Chapter 2, Eddius Stephanus: Life of Wilfred)

Archbishop Dalfinus who hoped to adopt him as a son.

The home of Biscop Baducing.

King Oswiu's queen, Eanfled, to whom he was recommended by noblemen he served in his father's house.

The home of King Erconberht of Kent.

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